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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hanson County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hanson County, SD from August 28, 1958 through September 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57301 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
89
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hanson County, SD · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hanson County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 31, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very heavy rain along with penny to quarter sized hail. Rainfall is already over 3 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Emery, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Clayton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2020
2:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW HAIL STONES AS LARGE AS 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Emery, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 6, 2020
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL AT THE I-90 EXIT FOR ALEXANDRIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Alexandria, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2020
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 6, 2020
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND BRIEFLY GUSTY WINDS PRECEDED THE LARGE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Fulton, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 12, 2019
3:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Fulton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2019
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MIX OF PENNY AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Fulton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2019
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2017
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Ethan, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Fulton, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2015
5:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was accompanied by damaging winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.72 ESE Alexandria, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2015
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.07 WSW Rockport, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 9, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Fulton, SD
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2015
11:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 WSW Plano, SD
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Hanson County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 8, 2026
6:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down up to 10 inches in diamter. Roof off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Emery, SD
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Older building damaged and a large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Ethan, SD
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report with pictures of large tree branches down. Estimated size 6-8 inches. Tree appeared healthy. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fulton, SD
60 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 213 SD RWIS Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Alexandria, SD
73 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fulton, SD
59 mph
Apr 29, 2025
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 213 SD RWIS Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Alexandria, SD
66 mph
Aug 1, 2024
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 213 SD RWIS Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Alexandria, SD
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off cattle barn and another barn roof damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Alexandria, SD
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 grain bin tossed one-half male... another grain bin collapsed and a couple grain bins damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Ethan, SD
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and large limbs broken off by wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Ethan, SD
80 mph
Jul 26, 2023
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by Storm Chaser.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ethan, SD
58 mph
Jul 12, 2023
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 213 SD RWIS Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Alexandria, SD
76 mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 213 SD RWIS ALEXANDRIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Alexandria, SD
UNK mph
May 31, 2022
5:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. SHINGLE DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOUSES. AT ONE FARMSTEAD... TV ANTENNA ON HOUSE ROOF DESTROYED AND ASH TREE FELL ON HOUSE. 5 HEALTHY SPRUCE TREES UPROOTED AND A FEW DECIDUOUS TREES SNAPPED. LOST ROOF TO HORSE SHELTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Mitchell, SD
70 mph
May 30, 2022
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Ethan, SD
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Hanson County

17 reports
EF0 category
Aug 3, 2010
5:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado near the county line raised dust, but caused no reported damage. The tornado crossed briefly into Miner County before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.7 ENE Plano, SD
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2009
8:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.9 E Fulton, SD
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2009
8:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 N Fulton, SD
EF2 category
May 5, 2007
6:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage to trees and a junk yard after crossing over from McCook County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Farmer, SD
EF1 category
May 5, 2007
4:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged barns and blew out windows.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Alexandria, SD
EF1 category
May 5, 2007
4:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a farmstead, blowing the roof off a gust house. The tornado also caused tree damage. The tornado crossed into eastern Davison County before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 SE Riverside, SD
EF0 category
May 4, 2007
7:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Farmer, SD
EF1 category
May 4, 2007
6:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a house, garage, barn, and power lines. The amount of damage was not known.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Emery, SD
F1 category
May 30, 1998
8:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Emery, SD
F1 category
May 30, 1998
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Alexandria, SD
F3 category
May 30, 1998
7:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large and strengthening tornado destroyed buildings and other property on five farms and also destroyed trees and power lines before crossing the eastern edge of Hanson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Farmer, SD
F2 category
May 30, 1998
7:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Fulton, SD
F1 category
May 30, 1998
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Fulton, SD
F0 category
May 12, 1991
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 11, 1985
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Hanson County, SD
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Hanson County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,473
Households1,134
Housing units1,289
Income
Median household income$86,375
$100k+ households49.7%
$150k+ households21.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,184
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily41
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share91.9%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,005
Renter-occupied129
Vacant units155
Home value & age
Median home value$192,400
Owner homes $300k+18.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+4.5%
Median year built1958
Older-home share69.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,117
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Hanson County have on record?

Our records show 89 hail, 77 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Hanson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hanson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hanson County is 3.00″. It was reported near Fulton, SD on July 7, 1964.

A storm report showed up near my home in Hanson County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Hanson County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Hanson County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Hanson County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Hanson County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Hanson County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Hanson County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Hanson County, SD, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Hanson County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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